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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.44, 12,848.58 and 3,637

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.44, 12,848.58 and 3,637 is: 5,454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.44 : 12,848.58 = 3,637 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.44/12,848.58 = 3,637/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.44x = 12,848.58 × 3,637
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.44x = 46,730,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,730,285.46/8,567.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,454.40

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